A major and fascinating cultural venue, the Wellcome Collection combines three galleries: 'Medicine Man', 'Medicine Now' and 'special exhibitions'. In addition you'll find the famous Wellcome Library, cafe, bookshop and a 'forum' to consider issues of science, health and human identity. The 1,300 objects on display show the great variety of considerations that these topics include. More about Wellcome Collection

Discover what's on in London 2016 with our comprehensive guide to the best events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London 2016 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.

Play For A White MaleLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December 2016 - 9pmWellcome Collection, 58-60 Hampstead Road, NW1 |
4 minutes from Wellcome CollectionKieran Lucas's performance, which explores who tells stories and why, is an attempt to disrupt the hegemony of the white male narrative perspective. It is performed ...More

The Magic CircleLondon > Entertainment > 12 Stephenson Way, NW1 |
2 minutes from Wellcome CollectionThe purpose built headquarters of The Magic Circle in Euston houses a vast collection of posters and memorabilia relating to the history of mystery. The ...More

The Savannah Bar and RestaurantLondon > Restaurants > 81-103 Euston Street, NW1 |
2 minutes from Wellcome Collection With its own separate entrance and set on two floors flooded with natural light, The Savannah is the restaurant and bar within the Wesley Hotel. ...More

ChutneysLondon > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants124 Drummond Street, NW1 |
3 minutes from Wellcome CollectionOne of the best Indian restaurants in the country, and exclusively veggie! This place is a real treat for non meat-eaters, with a huge menu of ...More

The PlaceLondon > Education > Evening Classes17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H |
5 minutes from Wellcome CollectionLondon's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More

Dolphin Swimming ClubLondon > Leisure > ActivitiesU of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E |
5 minutes from Wellcome CollectionSwimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More

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Bedlam: the asylum and beyondBedlam: the asylum and beyondThe Wellcome Collection's new exhibition, Bedlam: the asylum and beyond, delves into the world of mental asylums. With mental illness becoming more prevalent than ever, the timely exhibition will look at how the institutions, now largely consigned to history, shaped the complex landscape of mental health today. Taking the Bethlem Royal Hospital - n2016-12-09T00:00:00+00002017-01-15T00:00:00+0000
Where:

Wellcome Collection,
183
Euston Road
NW1 2BE

Category: event

Free EventOngoing

Bedlam: the asylum and beyondevent > Exhibitions > Special exhibits - Galleries | PRICINGFreeDATES15th September 2016 to 15th January 2017The Wellcome Collection's new exhibition, Bedlam: the asylum and beyond, delves into the world of mental asylums. With mental illness becoming more prevalent than ever, the timely exhibition will look at how the institutions, now largely consigned to history, shaped the complex landscape of mental health today. Taking the Bethlem Royal Hospital - n... More about this event

Making Nature: How we see animalsMaking Nature: How we see animalsPart of the Wellcome Collection's year-long exploration of our relationship with the natural world, Making Nature: How we see animals brings together over 100 objects to explore how humans relate to animals - a question that has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. Covering literature, film, tax2016-12-09T00:00:00+00002017-05-21T00:00:00+0100
Where:

Wellcome Collection,
183
Euston Road
NW1 2BE

Category: event

Free EventOngoing

Making Nature: How we see animalsevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques | PRICINGFreeDATES1st December 2016 to 21st May 2017Part of the Wellcome Collection's year-long exploration of our relationship with the natural world, Making Nature: How we see animals brings together over 100 objects to explore how humans relate to animals - a question that has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. Covering literature, film, tax... More about this event

Electricity: The Spark of LifeElectricity: The Spark of LifeDon't be shocked... the Wellcome Collection's new spring 2017 exhibition, Electricity, may be full of surprises but it's also an education. It gave life to Frankenstein's monster but electricity can used as a life-giving force in real life too. This exhibition shows the developments in the application of electricity in healthcare as well as its con2017-02-23T00:00:00+00002017-07-02T00:00:00+0100
Where:

Wellcome Collection,
183
Euston Road
NW1 2BE

Category: event

Free Event

Electricity: The Spark of Lifeevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques | PRICINGFreeDATES23rd February to 2nd July 2017Don't be shocked... the Wellcome Collection's new spring 2017 exhibition, Electricity, may be full of surprises but it's also an education. It gave life to Frankenstein's monster but electricity can used as a life-giving force in real life too. This exhibition shows the developments in the application of electricity in healthcare as well as its con... More about this event

Making Nature: Part IIMaking Nature: Part IIThe second part of a year-long exploration by the Wellcome Collection into how humans relate to other animals and the world around us. Making Nature asks the question that has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. With contributions from visitors to the Wellcome Collection, this exhibition consid2017-06-22T00:00:00+01002017-09-10T00:00:00+0100
Where:

Wellcome Collection,
183
Euston Road
NW1 2BE

Category: event

Free Event

Making Nature: Part IIevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques | PRICINGFreeDATES22nd June to 10th September 2017The second part of a year-long exploration by the Wellcome Collection into how humans relate to other animals and the world around us. Making Nature asks the question that has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. With contributions from visitors to the Wellcome Collection, this exhibition consid... More about this event